Baghdad’s governor, Abdul-Muttalib al-Alawi, provided details about ongoing projects at the city’s five main entrances. He confirmed that the Baghdad-Nineveh entrance will open within two months and discussed other key infrastructure developments.
Al-Alawi shared that there are five primary entrances to the capital, with the Baghdad-Nineveh entrance being one of the most critical. The construction progress on this entrance has reached 84%. The road will be 16 meters wide on each side, allowing four lanes in each direction. This expansion will accommodate significant traffic flow into the city. The road features nearly 15 bridges, with plans to add a pedestrian bridge and four additional bridges for vehicles.
The construction of the Baghdad-Nineveh entrance is nearly complete, and the road will also be fully equipped with cameras for security purposes. Al-Alawi emphasized that the entrance is an essential project that will significantly ease traffic congestion.
In addition to the Nineveh entrance, work on the Baghdad-Babylon entrance has resumed. Although construction had been paused due to conflicts with other projects, progress is now steadily increasing. As for the old Baghdad-Baquba entrance, work had been delayed due to complications with the Spanish company overseeing the project. However, the governor confirmed that these issues have now been resolved, and construction will soon resume.
Another important development concerns the Baghdad-Wasite entrance. While the Ministry of Construction initially worked on this project, a new agreement has allowed the Ministry of Construction to handle the entire entrance project. Baghdad’s governorate will contribute by adding road amenities, such as lighting, along part of the route.
Regarding water and sewage infrastructure, al-Alawi mentioned several ongoing projects aimed at improving the city’s utilities. These include the Abu Ghraib sewage project, the Nahrawan project, the Al-Wahda water project, and the Rashidiya water project.
The governor also discussed ongoing efforts to alleviate traffic congestion in Baghdad. While the Ministry of Construction and the Baghdad Municipality are mainly responsible for managing traffic in the city center, the Baghdad governorate will assist in future improvements. The plan includes removing illegal structures and obstacles to ease traffic flow in the capital.
